Very Good
#179 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 31% of private schools
Prairie Hill Waldorf School
Elementary School · Pewaukee, WI
A private elementary school in Pewaukee, WI serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
N14W29143 SILVERNAIL RD, Pewaukee, WI 53072
- Math 19% vs WI 45% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs WI 46% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WI
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Prairie Hill Waldorf School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low67/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,434
Median home value
$424,300
Median rent
$1,352/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony on the LakePrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Augustine AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Meadowbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| South ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 3–5 | 2.7 mi | 331 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prairie Hill Waldorf School is listed in Pewaukee, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Prairie Hill Waldorf School
Prairie Hill Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Pewaukee, WI, serving approximately 123 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Hill Waldorf School
What grades does Prairie Hill Waldorf School serve?
Prairie Hill Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Prairie Hill Waldorf School?
Prairie Hill Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Hill Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Hill Waldorf School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Prairie Hill Waldorf School rank in WI?
Prairie Hill Waldorf School ranks #179 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is Prairie Hill Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Hill Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Prairie Hill Waldorf School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Hill Waldorf School has 19% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is Prairie Hill Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Prairie Hill Waldorf School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Prairie Hill Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Prairie Hill Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 163 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Waukesha County
- Phone
- (262) 646-7497
- Area population (ZIP 53072)
- 26,652
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53072; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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